I read those notes and kept out of the Ballarat carnival. I am resolute in not putting my hand up as organiser for Oceania. This work is just in capacity as disinterested bush-O convener. We need to submit venues as part of a submission to the IOF (Regional Champs). I am proposing we ask for volunteer organisers, and when no-one puts their hand up, call for tenders. I think there are at least two people out there who will be interested at that stage.
Two interesting observations:
1. Regional Champs require IOF approval. That means the maps need to be according to the new specification. Rowdy Flat cannot be legibly mapped with the new specification. You can probably add maps such as Petticoat Gully and Creswick to the list. The IOF has ignored our national suggestion that an international specification should provide international utility. Apparently its ok as long as you can map glacial terrain.
2. I can't confirm it on the OA website, but I think we have Easter in 2020. Where? Last two major carnivals will have been NE, Ballarat, Bendigo. Whats left? I am leaning to suggesting Castlemaine. Its an opportunity to update three maps around the town. Wedderburn is a possibility, but would require more mapping.

The IOF application has already been submitted for Oceania 2019, with Vic holding Oceania middle/long (all that OV was willing to do) in NE Victoria and the rest of the carnival hosted by ACT (although they will need help) around Cootamundra/Wagga...

Major events forward planning schedule was distributed at OA conference but may not have made it on to the OA website. I'll send it to you!